Another "Game Doesn't Start" solution / MFPlat.dll error fix

[Deadscale]

Howdy peeps, Like many a person, My MGS wouldn't start every time I pressed play, a quick dash to the Disscussions showd that it Could be my controller doing it, or this. or that.

After nothing worked, I went to the folder and attempted to start the game and got hit by an error. something to do with not having an MFPlat.dll.

Some quick google searching came up with the solution. And since this hadn't been mentioned I thought i'd throw this up here for those who still can't get it to work.

the MFPlat.dll error occurs when you haven't for a certain Media Feature pack for your windows version, most notably Windows N versions do not have this pack installed (I'm on Windows 7 N). All you have to do is go download it.

Windows 7 N Download :- http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/details.aspx?id=16546

Windows 8 N Download :- http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/details.aspx?id=30685

Windows 8.1 N Download :- http://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/download/details.aspx?id=40744

Now I'm from the UK, hence why these are En-Gb sites, so if they don't work just google your respective Windows edition + Media Feature Pack download and it should be one of those.

After installing it, hopefully it works just fine like mine did.

I would also like to point out that if any Higher ups read this... which they won't.. That it's quite a big oversight not being compatable with N versions, and while this is an easy fix, IMO something like this should be installed with the game if it's that needed (on windows systems anyway)

[superscion]

Thank you veru much!! I finally find a clue!

[Discop]

Sticky this ya lazy mods

[Van]

Here's the Windows 10 N and KN version :- http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=48231

Same issue, same fix.

[SkyNET]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von Deadscale:

I would also like to point out that if any Higher ups read this... which they won't.. That it's quite a big oversight not being compatable with N versions, and while this is an easy fix, IMO something like this should be installed with the game if it's that needed (on windows systems anyway)

I *think* this can't be redistributed by EULA. Unlike for example, Visual C++

[Deadscale]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von SkyNET (Waiting is Painful!):

Ursprünglich geschrieben von Deadscale:

I would also like to point out that if any Higher ups read this... which they won't.. That it's quite a big oversight not being compatable with N versions, and while this is an easy fix, IMO something like this should be installed with the game if it's that needed (on windows systems anyway)

I *think* this can't be redistributed by EULA. Unlike for example, Visual C++

I'm not sure about that, but Arguably, the game is made for Windows systems (I have no idea if it works on Linux/Mac), And these Media Feature Packs are 1) A requirement to actually play, but 2) part of windows normally, just the N versions have it cut out (i presume to save space), and it's easily installable on the N version if you need it, so I'm not too sure where this falls under but I don't see why it should be a major issue to just check if it's needed, Like you said Direct X / C++ etc don't come with windows as standard, but this does and it ommited for some reason on the N version, but is also easily installabe from their website.

[SkyNET]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von Deadscale:

Ursprünglich geschrieben von SkyNET (Waiting is Painful!):

I *think* this can't be redistributed by EULA. Unlike for example, Visual C++

I'm not sure about that, but Arguably, the game is made for Windows systems (I have no idea if it works on Linux/Mac), And these Media Feature Packs are 1) A requirement to actually play, but 2) part of windows normally, just the N versions have it cut out (i presume to save space), and it's easily installable on the N version if you need it, so I'm not too sure where this falls under but I don't see why it should be a major issue to just check if it's needed, Like you said Direct X / C++ etc don't come with windows as standard, but this does and it ommited for some reason on the N version, but is also easily installabe from their website.

The N edition is for Europe, where they forced Microsoft NOT bundle a Media Player (Windows Media Player) nor Internet Explorer because it's anti conpetitive.

By EULA, no one can redistribute this, because basically, it also installs Windows Media Player. That's why it does not came in ANY game at all nor software for that matter.

You can read more about this here: http://www.cnet.com/news/intel-idf15-keynote-brian-krzanich/

It's not the same as DirectX or Visual C++ which CAN be redistributed.

[Deadscale]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von SkyNET (Waiting is Painful!):

Ursprünglich geschrieben von Deadscale:

I'm not sure about that, but Arguably, the game is made for Windows systems (I have no idea if it works on Linux/Mac), And these Media Feature Packs are 1) A requirement to actually play, but 2) part of windows normally, just the N versions have it cut out (i presume to save space), and it's easily installable on the N version if you need it, so I'm not too sure where this falls under but I don't see why it should be a major issue to just check if it's needed, Like you said Direct X / C++ etc don't come with windows as standard, but this does and it ommited for some reason on the N version, but is also easily installabe from their website.

The N edition is for Europe, where they forced Microsoft NOT bundle a Media Player (Windows Media Player) nor Internet Explorer because it's anti conpetitive.

By EULA, no one can redistribute this, because basically, it also installs Windows Media Player. That's why it does not came in ANY game at all nor software for that matter.

You can read more about this here: http://www.cnet.com/news/intel-idf15-keynote-brian-krzanich/

It's not the same as DirectX or Visual C++ which CAN be redistributed.

Oh, I didn't realize that no one could re-distribute it at all, that's a shame, although I'd assume considering they're making money off a game, and the game needs WMP to function (for what ever reason) they've spoken to microsoft about it, so I'm not sure why they wouldn't bundle it if that's the case.

If that's not the case they're basically making money off Microsofts ♥♥♥♥ without asking them. incoming lawsuit... lol (No idea if WMP is covered under the Fair usage act, could be though)

[SkyNET]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von Deadscale:

Ursprünglich geschrieben von SkyNET (Waiting is Painful!):

The N edition is for Europe, where they forced Microsoft NOT bundle a Media Player (Windows Media Player) nor Internet Explorer because it's anti conpetitive.

By EULA, no one can redistribute this, because basically, it also installs Windows Media Player. That's why it does not came in ANY game at all nor software for that matter.

You can read more about this here: http://www.cnet.com/news/intel-idf15-keynote-brian-krzanich/

It's not the same as DirectX or Visual C++ which CAN be redistributed.

Oh, I didn't realize that no one could re-distribute it at all, that's a shame, although I'd assume considering they're making money off a game, and the game needs WMP to function (for what ever reason) they've spoken to microsoft about it, so I'm not sure why they wouldn't bundle it if that's the case.

If that's not the case they're basically making money off Microsofts ♥♥♥♥ without asking them. incoming lawsuit... lol (No idea if WMP is covered under the Fair usage act, could be though)

It has nothing to do with Windows Media Player.
It's a video codec part of a SDK made by Microsoft. (I don't remember the name. Something Media Foundation something...) And since it's all related to the Media Featues on Windows, it's missing on the N edtions.
They aren't making money from anyone's ass. They pay a royalties/license for it.
It's all legal.

Blame the Europe Union for this.

[[DSG]Lucutus]

After installing the missing DLL , I can no longer connect to Steam using the client on windows 10 ! .....

[SkyNET]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von DSGLucutus:

After installing the missing DLL , I can no longer connect to Steam using the client on windows 10 ! .....

That's unrealted to this.
You are having some other problem.
DNS, ISP or related.

[Horatio Velveteen]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von Weaver:

Here's the Windows 10 N and KN version :- http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=48231

Same issue, same fix.

It's weird, I downloaded this and my Windows 10 started to BSOD every time? Anyone know a fix for that? (I resetted my Windows btw, and everything's working again, but I don't know if I should download the media feature pack again because of the BSODs)

[SkyNET]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von Pabo Ssaeki:

Ursprünglich geschrieben von Weaver:

Here's the Windows 10 N and KN version :- http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=48231

Same issue, same fix.

It's weird, I downloaded this and my Windows 10 started to BSOD every time? Anyone know a fix for that? (I resetted my Windows btw, and everything's working again, but I don't know if I should download the media feature pack again because of the BSODs)

In your case, it could be that the installation went wrong and some file got corrupted.
I would say, download again just to be sure, and try installing again.

[Horatio Velveteen]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von SkyNET ("V Has come to"):

Ursprünglich geschrieben von Pabo Ssaeki:

It's weird, I downloaded this and my Windows 10 started to BSOD every time? Anyone know a fix for that? (I resetted my Windows btw, and everything's working again, but I don't know if I should download the media feature pack again because of the BSODs)

In your case, it could be that the installation went wrong and some file got corrupted.
I would say, download again just to be sure, and try installing again.

Alright will do! Thanks for the quick reply. I'm re-downloading EVERYTHING on steam so it might take a while. But thanks!

[GhostlyBox]

For the 1151 update of Windows 10, the update is superseded by another update:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3099229

You'll need to install this one, the previous update (KB3010081) will install, but won't work. Annoyingly, once installed you can't remove.

[MadatoMatic]

Ursprünglich geschrieben von OpenFerret:

For the 1151 update of Windows 10, the update is superseded by another update:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3099229

You'll need to install this one, the previous update (KB3010081) will install, but won't work. Annoyingly, once installed you can't remove.

Lifesaver. This fixed my Black Ops 3 not launching with the same errors. I do have Windows 10 N. Thanks!